ANZ Seeds of Renewal
Helping to build vibrant and sustainable rural communities
ANZ Seeds of Renewal is a small grants program designed to help build vibrant, sustainable rural communities and ensure the ongoing prosperity of regional Australia. Since 2003, the program has provided more than $5 million to support more than 800 community groups.
The program demonstrates ANZ’s ongoing commitment to shape a world where people and communities thrive. It is built on two key tenets:
Vibrant communities are diverse and inclusive with strong social capital, where everyone can participate and build a better life; and
Sustainable communities innovate, expand, and create opportunities that will deliver demonstrable medium to long-term economic benefit to the community, contributing to economic sustainability.
Who can apply?
Applications from not-for-profit, community based organisations (with an ABN or Incorporation Certificate), including social enterprises, who will deliver projects with a demonstrable medium to long term benefit to a regional community of 15,000 people or less are eligible. In 2020, applications were encouraged from communities impacted by the 2019-2020 bushfires.
How do I apply?
Grants are administered by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) and applications are accepted on an annual basis. Applications for the 2024 Program closes at 5pm AEST Thursday 1 August 2024.
To apply for a grant, visit the FRRR website to access the guidelines and application form.
